Highland Hawks visit Higley Knights in Gilbert on Thursday night

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Highland (0-0) travels to Higley (0-0) for a nonleague matchup at Higley High School in Gilbert, Arizona. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MST Thursday, Aug. 28. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/games/5757611-highland-vs-higley.

Quick facts

• When: 7 p.m. MST, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

• Where: Higley High School — Gilbert, Ariz.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/games/5757611-highland-vs-higley

• Home: Higley Knights — https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/teams/233558-higley-knights (Fans: 7)

• Away: Highland Hawks — https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/teams/233322-highland-hawks (Fans: 12)

A look back and what to watch

The teams last met Nov. 20, 2020, at Higley, when Highland posted a 33-22 win. Both clubs open the 2025 season seeking an early win in this cross-town matchup. Keep an eye on momentum swings in the second half — local rivalry nights in Gilbert often bring physical play and big crowds.

Streaming and tickets

• Higley NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/higley-high-school-gilbert-az/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Highland NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/highland-high-school-gilbert-az/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Streaming available through the NFHS Network links above when provided by the schools. No ticket link was provided on the game page.)

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and get real-time updates: Higley — https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/teams/233558-higley-knights; Highland — https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/teams/233322-highland-hawks. Make your pick for fun on the game page — picks are for fan engagement and are separate from any win projections. Fan counts and pick totals may change, so check the SBLive game page for the latest information: https://scorebooklive.com/arizona/football/games/5757611-highland-vs-higley.